NZC Mathematics & TeachAid Quick showcase

This evening I attended an online meeting facilitated by Dr Craig Hansen about the new version of the NZ Maths curriculum.

Here is the link to the presentation slides.

One key takeaway in phases 1 through 3 (Years 0-8) ensures we're teaching at the right year level. Creating engaging tasks that help our students build procedural fluency while offering activities that cater to their diverse learning needs.

The "understand and do" framework highlights that real understanding comes from mastering math processes.  UKD (Understand, know and do) ethos, then work on 'rich tasks' look like, in each phase.  

Vocabulary is crucial for maths.  Maths and literacy will go hand in hand.  In the curriculum, creating positive relationship with learner. On page 60 - progress outcome statements.  Year 4's - during year 5, we will teach the learners to .. progress outcome statements.  'prior learning' means what they did last year?  or previous stage?  prior knowledge/learning is missing from the learning.

Teaching considerations: the understanding levels.  process of generalisation, building connections.  Teaching at their level, as it will create 'exposure' or they won't reach it.

When our students grasp concepts and develop fluency, their learning becomes much more manageable.

Each phase of the curriculum has clear expectations for teaching. Focusing on developing rich tasks and fostering strong relationships with math and statistics.

Vocabulary is pivotal in maths. Teaching literacy alongside math, checking that our students understand the key terms they need to succeed as they progress from Year 0 to Year 8.

At the end of each phase, there’s a vocabulary table that aligns with the year level, which helps us connect literacy with math and ensures our students have the foundational vocabulary for understanding.

Curriculum emphasises depth over breadth, aiming to help our students fully grasp concepts instead of rushing through. If they’re struggling with a topic, we provide targeted teaching and revisit prior knowledge to support their learning journey.

It was recommended to use 'teachaid.ca' - this can help you differentiate or create new interactive activity.